# Overpaint vs Down to Zero

The clearest difference is rating: Down to Zero at 5.0 against Overpaint's 3.8. Down to Zero also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Overpaint's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (133 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overpaint sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Down to Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Down to Zero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overpaint has 133 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Overpaint's written reviews are positive against 100% of Down to Zero's.

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, Down to Zero every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overpaint | Down to Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpaint/id888697127/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-to-zero/id952397806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Landka](https://appshunter.io/developer/450345696) | [Henrique Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/492945915) |

## What reviewers say

### Overpaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpaint/id888697127)

This game challenges you to match colored squares with circles by dragging and dropping. Create new colors by overlapping squares. It offers a relaxing yet engaging puzzle experience with unique levels and interesting color facts.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop color matching, Color mixing by overlapping squares, 225 unique moving puzzles, 100 color facts, Simple and clean design, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refill lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock gate | $0.99 | one-time |
| +3 moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lives forever | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful color-mixing puzzle concept
- 🎵 Relaxing and enjoyable music
- 😌 No ads or minimal monetization
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle gameplay
- 🎯 Simple yet challenging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on startup
- 🐛 Game crashes after closing mid-level
- 🐛 Crashes when running out of lives
- ☝️ Notification center interference on top screen
- ⏸️ Game progress not saved to Game Center

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after pressing play button
- App crashes when closing mid-level and reopening
- App crashes after running out of hearts/lives
- Level 45 yellow bar doesn't reach far enough
- Level 66 yellow cannot cover bottom circle

**Requested features**

- More levels beyond current maximum
- Undo move functionality
- Ability to earn lives through gameplay
- Larger interaction area away from notification shade
- Seamless level transitions


### Down to Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-to-zero/id952397806)

An addictive brain teaser game designed to enhance your IQ and cognitive skills. Progress through increasing difficulty levels and unlock 10 ranks, offering endless replayability and a fun mental workout.

**Highlights:** Easy to learn gameplay, Fun and addictive mechanics, 10 ranks to level up, Endless replay value, Brain exercise, IQ improvement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overpaint free?

Overpaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Down to Zero free?

Down to Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Overpaint or Down to Zero?

Down to Zero is rated higher. Overpaint averages 3.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Down to Zero averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Overpaint or Down to Zero have ads?

Down to Zero shows ads; Overpaint does not.

### Which is updated more often, Overpaint or Down to Zero?

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, and Down to Zero every 3 months. Most recently, Overpaint was updated on November 1, 2026 and Down to Zero on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*